Geothermal Energy

Geothermal energy is the energy stored within the different layers of the earth interior. The advantage compared to other renewable energy sources is the permanent access to the energy source. An additional benefit of geothermal energy is the independency of weather conditions and day time.

Source: GREEN EFFORTS White Paper #6, Geothermal energy and heat for ports and terminals; http://www.lfu.bayern.de/geologie/geothermie/index.htm